#5 - Jim Schuman
Tuanis Tales13 Syys 2024

#5 - Jim Schuman

Today's guest, Jim Schuman, is originally from St. Charles, Illinois and served as a PCV in Costa Rica 1989 to 1991. He shared many of his stories including how he navigated the mental challenges of service, how his small school in Guanacaste won the national soccer championship, and his unique decision to extend his service in another country (Chile). We also explore his journey to earning an MBA from the University of Illinois, his career with Cisco that took him to Australia where he's lived for the past 17 years, and how Peace Corps prepared him for life as an entrepreneur. To wrap things up, Jim shares some excellent advice he’d give his younger self during his time in service.


If you’re a current volunteer and would like to connect with Jim, he can be contacted at jim@firstpivot.com.au for any inquiries.

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#11 - Lane Bunkers

#11 - Lane Bunkers

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#10 - Connie Max

#10 - Connie Max

Today's guest, Connie Max, is from Pennsylvania and served on the Nicoya peninsula in the early 90s. She shares her journey from credit analysis to the Peace Corps, the challenges of site placement, a...

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#9 - Dallas Selle

#9 - Dallas Selle

Today's guest, Dallas Selle, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and was a Community economic development volunteer in the Zona Sur of Costa Rica in the late 2010s. She described the challenges of ...

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#8 - Edwin Meyers

#8 - Edwin Meyers

Today’s guest, Edwin Meyers, is originally from Washington, DC and served as a CED volunteer in La Fortuna de Bagaces from 2010-2012. Now a partner at a venture capital firm based in Costa Rica, Edwin...

18 Joulu 202441min

#7 - Ryan Jeter

#7 - Ryan Jeter

Today's guest, Ryan Jeter, is originally from Tampa, Florida, and served as a TEFL Volunteer in Guácimo de Limón during the mid-2010s. In our conversation, Ryan shared his experiences navigating chal...

4 Joulu 202455min

#6 - Nancy Alvarado

#6 - Nancy Alvarado

Today's guest, Nancy Alvarado, is originally from Minnesota and served as a PCV in Costa Rica in the early 90s. While we start by talking about her service, we dive much deeper into her post-service j...

18 Loka 202438min

#4 - Maddy Eldredge

#4 - Maddy Eldredge

Today's guest, Maddy Eldredge, is originally from San Diego, California and served as a Community Economic Development Volunteer from 2018 to 2020. We discuss navigating host family challenges, her ma...

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